After the Interview - Experience - Career Hallways

EXPERIENCE: INTERVIEW SKILLS -
EMPLOYER FEEDBACK ON INTERVIEWEES

Do you ever wonder why employers hire some candidates over others? Below are some of the most common reasons given to us by our visiting recruiters for not hiring candidates:

No knowledge of company/organization;
Poor communication skills;
No career goal/lack of focus;
No enthusiasm;
Unassertive;
Poor interpersonal skills;
Disorganized answers/disconnected thoughts;
Inability to market oneself;
Lack of self-confidence;
Inability to follow directions.

Employers look for specific candidate attributes including:

Interpersonal skills (personable);
Communication skills (oral and written);
Honesty and integrity;
Organizational skills/good preparation;
Energy and enthusiasm;
Initiative and assertiveness;
Self-confidence;
Teamwork skills;
Versatility and flexibility;
Leadership.